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Collection of book illustrations

 Collection
Call Number: AOB 75

Scope and Contents

This collection comprises illustrations salvaged from damaged bound volumes. Thus, many plates are lacking for each publication.

Dates

  • 1793-20th century

Language of Materials

In English, French, and German.

Conditions Governing Access

The materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright has not been transferred to Yale University.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Collection of Book Illustrations was housed in the former Arts of the Book Collection until its transfer to the Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library in 2008.

Arrangement

Organized into three series: I. English. II. French. III. German.

The materials are arranged by language (of publication or publisher). If known, the publication is identified. Otherwise, a description of the subject matter identifies the materials.

Extent

1.67 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/arts.aob.0075

Abstract

This collection comprises illustrations salvaged from damaged bound volumes.

Title
Guide to the Collection of Book Illustrations
Author
Compiled by Jae Rossman
Date
2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Part of the Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library Special Collections Repository

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